Medical Billing & Patient Accounts Specialist

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking a Billing Associate to monitor and support physician practice billing activities, ensuring efficient processes in line with department policies. The role requires coordinating with physicians and admins to support financial growth and accurate reimbursements.

Key responsibilities include guiding billing staff, handling complex billing situations, and facilitating timely appeals through medical documentation requests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with physicians and administrators to ensure financial growth and stability.
• Assists in monitoring accuracy of fee structure and reimbursement payment schedules from third party payers, all cash payment deposits and refunds.
• Assists in resolving complex billing situations.
• Gives guidance and direction to billing/clerical staff regarding billing and office/clerical functions.
• Carries out clinical documentation requests to business office to ensure timely appeals.
• Implements policies and procedures to facilitate billing and maximize case collections.
• Implements improvements for financial management of each billing area.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking a Billing Associate to monitor and support physician practice billing activities, ensuring efficient processes in line with department policies. The role requires coordinating with physicians and admins to support financial growth and accurate reimbursements.

Key responsibilities include guiding billing staff, handling complex billing situations, and facilitating timely appeals through medical documentation requests.